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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/near fine. Signed first edition of Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison.. Octavo, 337pp. Black cloth, title stamped in blind on front cover, title in gilt on spine. Red topstain. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block. In the publisher's first state dust jacket, $8.95 retail price on front flap, 9/77 code listed, faint sunning to spine, touch of shelf wear, a near fine example. Signed on the title page by Toni Morrison. Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was an influential American novelist, essayist, editor, and professor, celebrated for her profound exploration of the African American experience. With a career spanning several decades, Morrison authored acclaimed works such as "Beloved," "Sula," and "The Bluest Eye," earning her numerous prestigious awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Beyond her literary achievements, Morrison was a…

Song of Solomon is a 1977 novel by Toni Morrison. The book was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction. It follows the life of an African-American man called Macon 'Milkman' Dead III, as he grows from an odd, self-indulgent youth into a powerful and understanding man.